What paperwork is needed for an Article 15?

LTC Mackay summed it up pretty well. On the NCO side, you need to ensure before you hand that Soldiers Counseling packet in, that you make sure it is neat i.e. all counselings accounted for to include negative, monthly, etc., ensure they are closed out as in assessments complete, and that they are signed. in addition to the flag initiation form (268),  you need to also counsel the Soldier letting him know he is receiving UCMJ punishment and the level it's on i.e. summarized, company, field grade, and the restrictions if any. I've submitted several Art. 15s and can assure you if the paperwork is neat and all accounted for and you've covered all your bases with legal and command, it will be a smooth process.

After the full UCMJ punishment is served you need to submit another 268 to remove the flag and counsel the Soldier again letting him know he/she has completed the punishment and that the flag will be lifted. On the initial counseling you gave him stating he/she was receiving UCMJ you need to complete the assessment summarizing their performance during this time of UCMJ. Ensure in the new counseling that in the plan of action you and that Soldier develop ways to prevent further incidence like the one that gave him and Art. 15.

SSG Woodward is right. The Company needs to get that to legal. Legal looks at it all and advises the commander on legal sufficiency and exact articles. Once legal gets it back the process begins. SM may elect to seek counsel.  Is this summarized or a company grade article 15? May also help for overall understanding to do a summary of events of there are more than one. Unsure what the offense(s) is(are). If the SM did something that is field grade art 15, then BN will take it.

You will need all DA 4856 and sworn statements from the individuals who wrote the counseling.